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From Scattered to Specific: How a Niche Can Save Your Sanity (and Your Business)


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Are you a freelance CME writer juggling too many project types and wondering if it’s time to finally “niche down”?

In the world of continuing medical education (CME), clarity and focus aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential for sustainable business growth. If you’re feeling stretched thin, jumping between clients and therapeutic areas, this episode explores how finding a niche can reduce overwhelm, streamline your process, and even attract the kinds of clients who value what you do most. Here’s what you’ll gain from this episode:

  • A practical definition of what a niche is—and what it isn’t—so you can stop second-guessing yourself.

  • Examples of how different niches can emerge from your background, preferences, or even your favorite types of client relationships.

  • A step-by-step approach to experimenting your way into a niche, without the pressure to get it “perfect” from the start.

    Tune in now to learn how niching can simplify your business, supercharge your marketing, and help you find work that truly energizes you.


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    Write MedicineBy Alexandra Howson PhD | CME Writer, Educator, Researcher

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